Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Wed 4th Feb 2004 05:34 UTC
According to statistics, Java continues to have the crown of the most used VM-based platform in the industry. However, Microsoft's C# and .NET gain ground every day. While C# might or might not overcome Java in the following years, the fact remains that more and more programmers want the choice of C# among their developer tools. So, where does this situation leave Apple?
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It doesn't matter if .net fails or not...if it becomes ubiquitous in a less than MS implementation, then It's "stalled" like Java!
Let's face it the majority of .net implementations for now are going to be in-house jobs such as intranets for WinPC networks. I don't know what DBs run on OSX, but if I was building a small office or plant from scratch, I'd definately consider XServers over some other platforms as my backend. MS .net is essentially the new VB...and there are lots of ways to convert old VB code to new .net. the real world runs on "gluing" tech together. All apple needs is a good enough implementation so you can glue the various PC programs [PLCs, timeclocks, MS access, etc] into a Database and email system on XServer. I've done AS400 work and VB's what keeps it alive in all windows shops...VB that was the "glue" for MS last generation. It's quick and simple for non-programmers to connect prepackaged stuff together!! It doesn't have to RUN canned .net apps, just let you use your MS .net studio to write a few "scripts".